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New HampshireSB2502025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

SB250

Sponsored By: David Rochefort (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Stricter rules for controlled drug prescriptions

Prescriptions must be clear and list the patient’s name and address, issue date, one drug, strength, and directions. They must also include the prescriber’s DEA number, full name, and a signature dated the day issued; animal prescriptions must list the species. No refills are allowed for Schedule II drugs, and doctors cannot prescribe to themselves or immediate family. A prescription is invalid if not filled within 6 months. Issuing or filling a noncompliant controlled-drug prescription is a misdemeanor.

Limits on controlled drug fills

Most Schedule II and III controlled drugs are capped at a 34-day supply per fill. Some packaged products that need dose integrity, like inhalers or metered topical pumps, can be filled for up to 60 days in the smallest package. Amphetamines and methylphenidate can be filled for up to 90 days if the prescription says it treats ADHD or narcolepsy. Topical androgens can be filled for up to 90 days if the prescription is for chronic low testosterone therapy.

Clear rules for selling controlled drug stock

When stopping controlled-drug sales, the legal owner may sell remaining stock only to a manufacturer, wholesaler, or registered pharmacy. The transfer requires an official written order and must follow federal controlled-substance law. A licensed pharmacy may also sell Schedule II drugs to a practitioner for medical use with an official written order.

Pharmacists can dispense and administer more drugs

Licensed pharmacists may sell, dispense, and administer certain controlled drugs with a proper written or electronic prescription. Oral orders count only when federal rules allow, and the pharmacist must promptly write them down with required details. Hospital pharmacists may dispense cannabis type drugs on an attending physician’s properly executed prescription and must date and sign when filled. Payment for pharmacist administration services is made at rates the department sets under RSA 161:4, VI(a).

Pharmacies must keep detailed records

A pharmacy must keep each controlled-drug prescription on file and open for inspection for 4 years. The person who fills it must note the fill date and their name on the record. For each refill, record the refill date, quantity dispensed, and the refiller’s initials.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • David Rochefort

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Cindy Rosenwald

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jaci L Grote

    Democratic • House

  • Kevin A. Avard

    Republican • Senate

  • Regina Birdsell

    Republican • Senate

  • Suzanne M. Prentiss

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/24/2025; Chapter 0123; Effective 08/23/2025

    6/24/2025Senate

  2. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/12/2025); SJ 17

    6/16/2025Senate

  3. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 24

    6/16/2025House

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 55

    5/8/2025House

  5. Removed from Consent (Reps. Alexander Jr., Notter, Mazur, Reinfurt, Layon, Korzen, Noble, Giasson, Berry, Drew) 05/07/2025 HJ 14 P. 4

    5/7/2025House

  6. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/23/2025 (Vote 16-; CC) HC 23 P. 9

    4/30/2025House

  7. ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/30/2025 09:30 am LOB 205-207

    4/23/2025House

  8. Executive Session: 04/23/2025 11:00 am LOB 205-207

    4/23/2025House

  9. Public Hearing: 04/23/2025 11:00 am LOB 301-303

    4/16/2025House

  10. Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 11 P. 113

    3/28/2025House

  11. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0977s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/20/2025; SJ 8

    3/20/2025Senate

  12. Committee Amendment # 2025-0977s, AA, VV; 03/20/2025; SJ 8

    3/20/2025Senate

  13. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0977s, 03/20/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 13

    3/13/2025Senate

  14. Hearing: 03/12/2025, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 am; SC 12

    3/5/2025Senate

  15. Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 3

    1/23/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    6/16/2025

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  • Introduced

    1/23/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

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